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Folk Speech
"A busman's holiday" refers to a holiday taken by someone whose vacation involves his occupation: as a busdriver who takes a bus on his vacation.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Trade & commerce |